Centralized installation manager (CIM)

Use the centralized installation manager (CIM) to shorten the number of steps that are required to create and manage environments that contain WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.x, 7.x and 8.0.

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The process for managing Version 7.0 and previous versions is different from the process for managing Version 8.0. The following topic explains the different CIM usage scenarios.

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New feature New feature: The Version 8.0 Centralized Installation Manager (CIM) can be used to manage Version 8.0 and previous versions of WebSphere Application Server. You can use CIM to install or uninstall Version 8.0 and previous versions of WebSphere Application Server on remote machines and apply maintenance from the administrative console. In Version 8.0, targets can now be added outside of the cell. The process for managing Version 7.0 and previous versions is different from the process for managing Version 8.0, and each process is documented separately in the information center.newfeat
For transitioning users For transitioning users: The process for managing the centralized installation manager (CIM) for WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.x and 7.x is different from the process for managing Version 8.0, and each process is documented separately in the information center. For Version 8.0, CIM uses the Installation Manager to install the product on remote machines. For Version 6.1.x and 7.x, CIM uses the ISMP and Update Installer.trns
Table 1. Differences between CIM for Version 8.0 and CIM for Version 6.1.x and 7.x
Function CIM Version 6.1.x and 7.x CIM Version 8.0
Scope Install, update, uninstall Version 7.x. Update Version 6.1.x*

*(Not supported on z/OS targets.)

Install, update, uninstall Version 8.0 and all Installation Manager installable products: WebSphere Application Server, IHS Plugin, and DMZ. Targets can now be added outside of the cell.
Installation software used ISMP and Update Installer Installation Manager
Repository Maintains a private repository on the Deployment Manager Maintains an installation kit directory. Uses Installation Manager repository
Administrative console Accessible from the Deployment Manager Accessible from the Job Manager. Job Manager is also available on the Deployment Manager
Command line CIM AdminTask commands Use the Job Manager's submitJob command

Procedure

  1. For Version 8.0, CIM functions are accessed through the job manager or deployment manager. Using the job manager or deployment manager, you can perform the following functions:
    • Install, update, and uninstall IBM® Installation Manager on remote machines*
    • Install, update, and uninstall WebSphere Application Server Version 8.0 offerings on remote machines
    • Collect, distribute, and delete files on remote hosts
    • Run scripts on remote hosts
    • Manage profiles on remote hosts for WebSphere Application Server*

    *(Not supported on z/OS targets.)

    Version 8.0 CIM offers the following improvements over previous versions:
    • Support for z/OS operating system targets
    • Removal of cell boundary limitations. Targets can now be added outside of the cell.
    • Job scheduling
  2. For Version 6.1.x and 7.0, CIM functions are accessed using the deployment manager. CIM functions with Version 6.1.x and 7.0 are not supported for z/OS operating system targets. Using the deployment manager, you can perform the following functions:
    • Install, update, and uninstall WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment Version 7.x on remote machines
    • Install and uninstall WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.x and 7.x refresh packs, fix packs, and interim fixes on remote machines



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